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Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

ES300

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e
instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones
graves.

A VERTISSEMENT:

Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse­ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907

CopyrightE2003 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 530403514 2/11/03

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

FRANÇAIS

SAFETY RULES

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WARNING:

When using electric
gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions must always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions.

WARNING:

Always disconnect
power source when making repairs, ad­justments, and when changing accesso­ries and attachments such as saw bar,
chain or guards.
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
woodcutting tool, special precautions
must be observed to reduce risk of acci­dents. Careless or improper use of this
tool can cause serious injury.

PLAN AHEAD

Restrict the use of your saw to adult

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users who understand and can follow
the safety rules, precautions, and op­erating instructions found in this
manual.
Dress properly. Wear protective gear.

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Alwaysusesteel-toed safety footwear
with non-slip soles; snug-fitting cloth­ing; heavy-duty, non-slip gloves; eye
protection such as non-fogging,
vented gogglesor face screen; an ap­proved safety hard hat; and sound
barriers (ear plugs or mufflers) to pro­tect your hearing. Regular users
shouldhavehearing checked regular­ly as chain saw noise can damage
hearing.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Do

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not wear loose clothing or jewelry; they
can get caught in moving parts.

Hearing

Protection

Snug
Fitting
Clothing

Safety
Shoes

Keep all parts of your body away from

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Safety Hat

Eye
Protection

Heavy Dut
Gloves

Safety Chaps

the chain when saw is running.
Keep children away. Do not let visitors

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contact chain saw or extension cord. All
visitors should be kept at least 30 feet
(10 meters) away from work area.
Do not handle or operate a chain s aw

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when you are fatigued, ill, upset, or if
you have taken alcohol, drugs, or me-

dication. Youmust be in goodphysical
condition and mentally alert. If you
have any condition that might be ag­gravated by strenuous work, check
with doctor before operating. Watch
what you are doing. Use common
sense.
Do not start cutting until you have a

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clear work area, secure footing, and
especially if you arefelling atree, are­treat path. Keep work area clean.

OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY

Donotoperate withonehand.Serious

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injury to the operator, helpers, or by­standers mayresult from one-handed
operation. A c hain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
Donot operate sawfrom a ladder orin

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a tree.
Makesure the chainwillnotmakecon-

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tact with any object while starting the
saw. Never start the saw when the
guide bar is in a cut.
Donotforce chain saw.Itwill dothejob

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better and safer at the rate for which it
was i ntended.
Donot put pressure on the saw,espe-

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cially at the end of the cut. Doing so
can cause you to lose control when
the cut is completed.
Stop the saw before setting it down.

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Hand carry saw only when motor is

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stopped. Carry the chain saw by the
front handle with the saw stopped, finger
off the switch, the guide bar and saw
chain to the rear.
Usetheright tool, cut wood only.Don’t

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use chain saw for purpose not in­tended; for example, don’t use chain
saw for cutting plastic, masonry, non­wood building materials.
Do not operate a chain saw that is

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damaged, improperly adjusted, or not
completely and securely assembled.
Always replace bar, chain, hand
guard, or other parts immediately if
theybecomedamaged, broken, or are
otherwise removed.
Inspect chain saw cords periodically

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and if damaged, have repaired by an
authorized service dealer.

MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER

Have all chain saw service performed

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by an authorized service dealer except
the items listed in the

MAINTENANCE

section of this manual.
Make certain saw chain stops moving

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when trigger switch is released.

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Keep the handles dry and clean and

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free from oil and grease.
Keep oil cap and fasteners securely

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tightened.
Nonconforming replacement compo-

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nents or the removal of safety devices
maycause damage to the unit and pos­sible injury to the operator or bystand­ers. Use only Poulan accessories and
replacement parts as recommended.
Never modify your saw.
Maintain chain saw with care.

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Keep unit sharp and clean for better

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and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and

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changing accessories.
Unplug the chain saw from the power

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sourcewhennot in use, before servic­ing, and when changing accessories
and attachments, such as saw chain
and guard.
Check for damaged parts. Before fur-

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ther use of the chain saw, a guard or
other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its in­tended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any
other conditions that may affect its op­eration. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorized service
dealer unless otherwise indicated else­where in the instruction manual.
When not in use, chain saws s hould

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be stored in a dry, high or locked-up
place out of the reach of children.
When storing saw, unplug and use a

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bar sheath or carrying case.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING:

Avoid a dangerous
environment. Toreduce the risk ofelec­trical shock, do not use in rain, in damp
or wet locations, or around swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to
snow,rain, orwatertoavoidthepossibil­ity of electrical shock. Donothandle ex­tension cord or plug with wet hands.

Usea voltage supply as shown onthe

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nameplate of the unit.
Avoid dangerous situations. Do not

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use in the presence of flammable liq­uidsorgasestoavoidcreating a fire or
explosion and/or causing damage to
unit.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,

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this appliance has a polarized plug (one
bladeis wider thanthe other) and will re­quire the use of a polarized extension
cord.Theappliance plug will fit into apo-

larized extension cord only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the exten­sion cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, obtain a correct polar­ized extension cord. A polarized exten­sion cord will require the use of apolar­ized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized wall outlet only one way. If
plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician toinstall
theproper wall outlet.Donotchangethe
equipment plug, extension cord recep­tacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, use

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extension cords specifically marked as
suitable for outdoor appliances. The
electrical rating of the cord must not be
less than the rating of unit. The cord
must be marked with suffix “W--A” (in
Canada, “W”). Use a polarized cord.
Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. Inspect extension cord
before use and replace if damaged. Do
not use a damaged cord. Cord insula­tion must be intact with no cracks or de­terioration. Plug connectors must be
undamaged. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage re­sulting in loss of power andoverheating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The lower the gauge number, the heavi­er the cord(see

CORD

in the

SELECTANEXTENSIO N

OPERATION

section). Do
not use multiple cords.
Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

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unit by the extension cord or yank ex­tension cord to disconnect unit.
Secure extension cord to power cord

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to prevent disconnection from unit.
Do not use the unit if the switch does

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not turn the unit on and off properly,or
ifthelockoutdoesnot work. Repairs to
the switch must be made by an autho ­rized service dealer.
Keep extension cord clear of operator

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and obstacles at all times. Position
cord so that it will not be caught on
branches. Do not expose cords to
heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.
To avoid the possibility of electric

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shock, avoid body contact with any
grounded conductor, such as metal
fences or pipes.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

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protection should be provided on circuit
or outlet to be used. Receptacles are
available havingbuilt-in GFCIprotection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.Inspect chain saw cords periodi­cally and if damaged, have repaired by
an authorized service dealer.

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GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK

Follow all safety rules to help avoid kick­back and other forces which can result in
serious injury.

Kickback Path

Avoid Obstructions

Clear The Working Area

WARNING:

Avoid kickback which
can result in serious injury. Kickback is
the backward, upward or sudden for­ward motion of the guide bar occurring
whenthesaw chainneartheuppertip of
the guide bar contacts any object such
as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in
the cut. Contacting a foreign object in
the wood can also result in loss of chain
saw control.

Rotational Kickbackcanoccurwhen

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themovingchaincontactsanobjectat
theuppertipof the guidebar.This con­tactcancausethe chain to dig into the
object, which stops the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightning fast,
reverse reaction which kicks the guide
bar up and back toward the operator.
Pinch-Kickback can occur when the

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the wood closes in and pinches the
moving saw chain in the cut along the
top of the guide bar and the saw chain
is suddenly stopped. This sudden
stoppingofthec hain results in a rever­salofthe chain force usedto cut wood
andcausesthesawtomoveintheop­posite direction of the chain rotation.
Thesawisdrivenstraight backtoward
the operator.
Pull-In can occur when the moving

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chain contacts a foreign object in the
wood in the cut along the bottom of the
guidebarandthesawchain is suddenly
stopped. This suddenstopping pullsthe
saw forward and away from the opera­torandcouldeasilycause the operator
to lose control of the saw.

REDUCE THE CHANCE OF
KICKBACK

The following precautions should be fol­lowed to minimize kickback:

Recognize that kickback can happen.

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With a basic understanding of kickback,
you can reduce the element of surprise
which contributes to accidents.
Never let the moving chain contact

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any object at the tip of the guide bar.
Keep working area free from obstruc-

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tions such as other trees, branches,
rocks, fences, stumps, etc. Eliminate
or avoid any obstruction that your saw
chain could hit while cutting.
When cutting a branch, do not let the

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guide bar contact another branch or
other objects around it.
Keep saw chain sharp and properly

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tensioned.Alooseor dullchaincanin­creasethechanceofkickback.Follow
manufacturer’s chain sharpening and
maintenance instructions. Check ten­sionatregularintervals, but neverwith
enginerunning.Makesurebarmount­ing nuts are securely tightened.
Begin and continue cutting at full

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speed.If the chain is movingataslow­er speed, there is greater chance of
kickback occurring.
Use extreme caution when re-enter-

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ing a cut.
Donotattempt cuts starting withthetip

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of the bar (plunge cuts).
Watchforshifting logs or other objects

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that could close a cut and pinch or fall
onto chain.
Use the specified Reduced-Kickback

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Guide Bar and Low Kickback Chain.

Avoid Pinch-Kickback:

Be extremely aware of situations or

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obstructions that can cause material
to pinch the top of or otherwise stop
the chain.
Donotcutmorethanonelogat atime.

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Donot twist the saw as the bar is with-

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drawn from an undercut when buck­ing.

Avoid Pull-In:

Always begin cutting with the saw at

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full speed and the saw housing
against wood.
Use wedges made of plastic or wood.

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Never use metal to hold the cut open.

MAINTAIN CONTROL

The following precautions should be fol­lowed to minimize kickback.

A good, firm grip on the saw with both

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hands will help you maintain control.
Don’t let go. Grip the rear handle with
your right hand whether you are right
or left handed. Wrap the fingers of
your left hand over and around the
front handlebar, and your left thumb
under the front handlebar. Keep your
left arm straight with the elbow locked.

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Right Hand

Position your left hand on the front

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Left Hand

handlebar so it is in a straight line with
your right hand on the rear handle
when making bucking cuts. Stand
slightly to the left side of the saw to
keep your body from being in a direct
line with the cutting chain.
Stand with your weight evenly bal-

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anced on both feet.
Donotoverreach. Youcould bedrawn

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orthrown off balance and losecontrol.
Donot cut above shoulder height. It is

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difficult to maintain control of saw
above shoulder height.

KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES

WARNING:

Thefollowing features
areincluded on your sawto help reduce
hazard of kickback; however, such fea­tures will not totally eliminate this dan­ger. Do not rely only on safety devices.
Followall safety rules to help avoid kick­back and other forces which can result
in serious injury.

Hand Guard: designed to reduce the

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chance of your left hand contacting
thechain if your hand slips off the front
handlebar.
Position of front and rear handlebars:

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designed with distance between han­dles and “in-line” with each other. The
spread and “in-line” position of the
hands provided by this design work to­gether to give balance and resistance in
controllingthe pivot of the saw back to­ward the operator if kickback occurs.
Reduced-Kickback Guide Bar: de-

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signed with a small radius tip which re­duces the size of the kickback danger
zone. This type bar has been demon­strated to significantly reduce the num­ber and seriousness of kickbacks when
tested in accordance with ANSIB175.1.

Small Radius
Tip Guide Bar

Large Radius
Tip Guide Bar

LowKickbackChain hasmetkickback

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performance requirements when
testedontherepresentative sampleof
these chain saws specified in ANSI
B175.1.

Low Kickback Chain

Contoured Depth Gauge

Elongated Guard Link
Deflects Kickback Force
And Allows Wood To
Gradually Ride Into Cutter

WARNING:

Computed Kickback
Angle (CKA) listed on your saw and listed
in the following CKA Table represents the
angle of kickback your bar and chain
combinations will have when tested in ac­cordance with CSA and ANSI standards.
Computedanglesrepresented in the CKA
column indicate total energy and angle
associated without a chain brake. When
purchasing replacements, considerations
should be given to the lower CKA values.
Inall cases, lower CKA values represent a
safer operating environment for the user.

Tip contact in s ome cases may cause

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a lightning fast

REACTION

, kicking the
guide bar upand back toward the op­erator.
Pinching the saw chain along the tip of

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the guide barmay push the guidebar
rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause

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you to lose control of the saw which
could result in serious injury. Do not
rely exclusively upon safety devices
built into your saw.

The following guide bar and chain com­binations meet kickback requirements of
CSA Z62.1 & Z62.3 and ANSI B175.1
when used on saws listed in this manual.
Use of bar and chain combinations other
thanthoselisted isnot recommended and
may not meet the CKA requirements per
standard.

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Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table

MODEL
ES300 20

952044758 952051469

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibra­tions through prolonged use of hand
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damageinthefingers, hands, andjoints
of people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
changeinskincolor or texture, orloss of
feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An anti-vibration sys­tem does not guarantee the avoidance
of these problems. Users who operate
power tools on a continual and regular
basismustclosely monitor their physical
condition and the condition of this tool.

DOUBLE INSULATION
CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help pro­tect against electric shock. Double in­sulation construction consists of two
separate “layers” of electrical insulation
instead of grounding.
Toolsbuiltwiththisinsulation systemare
not intended to be grounded. No
grounding means is provided on this
unit, nor should a means of grounding
be added to this unit.
Safety precautions must be observed
when operating any electrical tool. The

P/N

BAR

Length

14

!

CHAIN P/N

double insulation system only provides
addedprotectionagainstinjury resulting
from an internal electrical insulation
failure.

WARNING:

this unit, including housing, switch, motor,
etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by
qualified service personnel. Replacement
parts for a double insulated appliance
mustbeidentical to theparts they replace.
A double insulated appliance is marked
with the words “double insulation” or
“double insulated”. The symbol
(square within a square) may also be
marked on the appliance. Failure to have
the unit repaired by authorized service
personnel can cause the double insula­tion construction to become ineffective
and result in serious injury.
ST ANDARDS: This product is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. inaccor­dance with UL Standard 1662 and CSA
Standards Z62.1 and Z62.3 and ANSI
B175.1.
ANSI B175.1--2000 “American National
Standard for Powered Tools -- Safety Re­quirements”
CSA Z62.3 “Chain Saw Kickback Occu­pational Health and Safety”
CSA Z62.1 “Chain Saws -- Occupational
Health and Safety”

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CKA

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All electrical repairs to

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check c arton contents against the fol­lowing list.

Chain Saw (fully assembled)

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Bar Sheath

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Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find
that parts are missing or damaged,
please call 1-800-554-6723.

ASSEMBLY

Y our unit is fully assembled; no assembly
is required.

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW.

location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer­ence.

Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the

Bar Oil Cap

Hand Guard

Button

Power
Cord

Trigger Switch

TRIGGER SWITCH

TRIGGER SWITCH

The

is used to turn on
the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch to
operate the unit after lock--out button
has been pushed forward. Release the
trigger to turn the unit off.

TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON

TRIGGER LOCK--OUT BUTTON

The

is a
control feature designed to prevent the
motor from being accidently started.
Whentherearhandle is gripped inanor­mal cutting position, the lock--out button
can be pushed in by the thumb, permit­ting the index finger to squeeze the trig­ger.It is not necessary to maintain pres­sure on the lock--out button once the
trigger has been engaged.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified on
your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extensioncords are available for this unit .

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE

RECOMMENDATIONS

Volts

120

*American Wire Gauge

25 ft.

(7.67 M)

16

A.W.G.*

50 ft.

(15.24 M)

16

A.W.G.*

100 ft.

(30.48 M)

14

A.W.G.*

ATTACH THE EXTENSION CORD TO
YOUR CHAIN SAW

To prevent disconnection from unit, se­cure extension cord to power cord as
shown in the following illustration.

Chain Adjustment ScrewTrigger Lockout

Bar Clamp

Bar

Chain

BAR OIL CAP

BAR OIL CAP

The

is used to fill the baroil

tank.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT SCREW

The
used to adjust the chain tension.

POWER CORD

POWER CORD

The

is used to connect
the chain saw to an approved extension
cord.

CHAIN TENSION

It is normal for a new chain to stretch dur­ing first 30 minutes of operation. Y ou
shouldcheckyourchain tensionfrequent­ly. See

VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHAIN TENSION

Power Cord

Extension Cord

under the

section.

SER-

BEFORE ST ARTING SAW

WARNING:

Be sure to read the
electrical safety information in the safety
rules section of this manual before you
begin.If you do notunderstand the elec­trical safety information donotattemptto
use your unit. Seek help from someone
that does understand the information or
call the customer assistance help line at
1-800-554-6723.

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GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN OIL

Thebarandchainrequire lubrication. The
chain oiler provides lubrication to the
chain and guide bar. Be sure to fill the bar
oil tank before each cutting session. Lack
of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain.
Too little oil will cause overheating shown
by smoke coming from the chain and/or
discoloration of the bar. For maximum
guide bar and chain life, we recommend
you use Poulan chain saw bar oil. If

Poulan bar oil is not available, you may

use a good grade SAE 30 oil until you are
able to obtain Poulan brand. Use a funnel
to fill the tank. Replace oil cap securely.
Check oil level after every 15 minutes of
operation.

STOPPING YOUR SAW

Release the trigger switch.

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If motor does not stop, disconnect

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the extension cord. Discontinue use
of the unit until it has been repaired
by an authorized service dealer.

STARTING YOUR SAW

Connect the saw to a power source

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using the proper size extension cord

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

see

OPERATION

the
Grip both handles firmly.

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Push and hold the trigger lock--out

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section).

in

button with your right hand thumb.
Squeeze and hold the trigger switch.

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OPERATING TIPS

Check c hain tension before first use

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and after 1 minute of operation. See

CHECK CHAIN TENSION
VICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-

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in the

section.

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tics, masonry, non-wood building ma­terials, etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-

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eignobject.Inspectthesawandrepair
parts as necessary.
Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.

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Evenasmallamountofdirt will quickly
dull a chain and increase the possibil­ity of kickback.
Practice cutting a few small logs using

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thefollowing steps. Thiswillhelpyouget
the “feel” of using your saw before you
begin a major sawing operation.

Squeeze trigger switch and allow unit

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to reach full speed before cutting.
Begin cutting with the saw frame

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against the log.
Keep the motor at full speed the en-

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tire time you are cutting.
Release the trigger switch as soon

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as the cut is completed, allowing the
motor to stop.

Keep the cord away from the cutting

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area. Position cord so it will not be
caughtonbranches andthelikedur­ing cutting.
To avoid losing control when cut is

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complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.

Stop motor before setting saw down.

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TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

Check for broken or
dead branches which can fall while cut ­ting causing s erious injury. Do not cut
near buildings or electrical wires if you
do not know the direction of tree fall, nor
cut at night since you will notbe able to
see well, nor during bad weather such
as rain, snow,or strong winds,etc. If the
tree does make contact with any utility
line, the utility company should be noti­fied immediately.

Carefully plan your sawing operation in

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advance.
Clear the work area. You need a clear

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area all around the tree so you can
have secure footing.

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The chain saw operator should keep

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on the uphill side of the terrain as the
tree is likely to roll or slide downhill
after it is felled.
Study the natural conditions that can

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cause the tree to fall in a particular
direction, such as:

The wind direction and speed.

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The lean of the tree. The lean of a

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treemightnotbeapparentduetoun­even or sloping terrain. Use a plumb
or level to determine the direction of
tree lean.
Weight and branches on one side.

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Surrounding trees and obstacles.

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Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is

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rotted, it can snap and fall toward the
operator.
Make sure there is enough room for

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the tree to fall. Maintain a distance of

2-1/2

tree lengths from the nearest
person or other objects. Noise can
drown out a warning call.
Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,

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nails, staples, and wire from the tree
where cuts are to be made.

Plan a clear retreat path

Direction of Fall

45

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FELLING LARGE TREES

(6 inches in diameter or larger)
The notch method is used to fell large
trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree
inthedesireddirectionof fall.Afterafelling
cut is made on the opposite side of tree,
the tree will tend to fall in the direction of
the notch.
NOTE: If tree has large buttress roots,
removethembefore making thenotch.If
using saw to remove buttress roots,
keep saw chain from c ontacting ground
to prevent dulling of the chain.

NOTCH CUT AND FELLING TREE

Make notch cut by cutting the top of

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the notch first. Cut through

1/3

of the
diameter of the tree. Next complete
thenotchbycutting the bottom. See il­lustration. Once the notch is cut, re­move the wedge of wood from tree.

First cut

Notch

Second cut

After removing thewoodfrom the notch,

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Final cut here

Hinge

makethe fellingcutontheoppositeside
of the notch. This is done by making a
cut about two inches higher than the
center of the notch. This will leave
enough uncut wood between the felling
cut and the notch to form a hinge. This
hinge will help prevent the tree from fal­ling in the wrong direction.

Hinge holds tree on stump and
helps control fall.

Opening
of felling
cut

As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it

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down, and get away quickly on your
planned retreat path.

DONOT

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useyoursawtocutdown a par­tially fallen tree. Be extremely cautious
with partially fallen trees that may be
poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t
fall completely, set saw aside and pull
downtree with a cable winch, block and
tackle, or tractor.

CUTTING A FALLEN TREE
(BUCKING)

Bucking is the term used for cutting a fall­en tree to the desired log size.

WARNING:

Do not stand on the
log being cut. Any portion can roll caus­ing loss of footing and control. Do not
stand downhill of the log being cut.

IMPORTANT POINTS

Cut only one log at a time.

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Cut shattered wood very carefully;

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sharp pieces of wood could be flung
toward operator.
Useasawhorse tocutsmalllogs. Nev-

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erallow another person tohold the log
while cutting and never hold the log
with your leg or foot.
Do not cut in an area where logs, limbs,

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and roots are tangled. Drag logs into a
clearareabefo recuttingthembypulling
out exposed and cleared logs first.

BUCKING TECHNIQUES

WARNING:

If saw becomes
pinchedorhungin alog, don’t trytoforceit
out.Youcan lose control of the saw result­ing in injury and/or damage to the saw.
Stop the saw , drive a wedge of plastic or
wood into the cut until the saw can be re­moved easily. Restart the saw and care­fully reenter the cut. Do not use a metal
wedge. Do not attempt to restart your saw
when it is pinched or hung in a log.

Closing of
notch

NOTE: Before felling cut is complete,
use wedges to open the cut when
necessary to control the direction of fall.
To avoid kickback and chain damage,
use wood or plastic wedges, but never
steel or iron wedges.

Be alert to signs that the tree is ready to

S

fall: cracking sounds, widening of the
felling cut, or movement in the upper
branches.

Use a wedge to remove pinched saw

Turn saw OFF and use a plastic or
wooden wedge to force cut open.

Overcutting begins on the top side of the
log with the bottom of the saw against the
log. When overcutting use light downward
pressure.

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Overcutting Undercutting

t

st

Cut

1

Undercutting involves cutting on the un­derside of the log with top of saw against
the log. When undercutting use light up­ward pressure. Hold saw firmly and main­tain control. The saw will tend to push
back toward you.

WARNING:

Neverturnsawupside
down to undercut. The saw cannot be
controlled in this position.

Always make your first cut on the com­pressions side of the log. The compres­sion side of the log is where the pressure
of the log’s weight is concentrated.

First cut on compression side of log

Second cut

Second cut

First cut on compression side of log

BUCKING WITHOUT A SUPPORT

Overcut through

S

1/3

of the diameter of
the log.
Roll the log over and finish with a sec-

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ond overcut.
Watch for logs with a compression

S

side to prevent the saw from pinching.
See illustration above for cutting logs
with a compression side.

BUCKING USING A LOG OR
SUPPORT STAND

Remember your first cut is always on

S

the compression side of the log.
(Refer to the illustration belowfor your
first and second cut)
Your first cut should extend

S

1/3

of the
diameter of the log.
Finish with your second cut.

S

Usingalogforsupport

2ndCut

1stCu

2ndCut

nd

2

nd

2

1stCut

1stCut

Cut

Using a support stand

LIMBING AND PRUNING

WARNING:

Be alert for and guard
againstkickback. Do not allow the mov­ing chain to contact any other branches
or objects at the nose of the guide bar
whenlimbing or pruning. Allowing such
contact can result in serious injury.

WARNING:

Neverclimbintoatree
to limb or prune. Do not stand on lad­ders, platforms, a log, or in any position
which can cause you to lose your bal­ance or control of the saw.

IMPORTANT POINTS

Watch out for spring poles. Spring

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poles are small size limbs which can
whip toward you or pull you off bal­ance. Use extreme caution when cut­ting small size limbs.
Be alert for spring back from any

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branches that are bent or under pres­sure. Avoidbeingstruckbythebranch
or the saw when the tension in the
wood fibers is released.
Frequently clear branches out of the

S

way to avoid tripping over them.

LIMBING

Limb a tree only after it is cut down.

S

Leavethelarger limbs underneath the

S

felled tree to support the tree as you
work.
Start at the base of the felled tree and

S

work toward the top, cutting branches
and limbs. Remove small limbs with
one cut.
Keep tree between you and the chain.

S

10

Cut

Remove larger branches with the cut-

S

ting techniques described

WITHOUT A SUPPORT.

Always use an overcut to cut small

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BUCKING

and freely hanging limbs. Undercut­ting could causelimbstofall andpinch
the saw.

PRUNING

WARNING:

Limit pruning to limbs
shoulder height or below. Do not cut if
branchesare higher than your shoulder.
Get a professional to do the job.

Make your first cut

S

1/3

of the way
through the bottom of the limb. This
cut will make the limb sag so that it
falls easily on the second cut.
Next make a second cut all the way

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through the limb.

MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARNING:

Fill in dates as you complete
regular service

Check for damaged/worn parts
Check for loose fasteners/parts

Check c hain tension
Check c hain sharpness

Check guide bar

Check bar and chain oil level
Lubricate bar sprocket hole

Inspect and clean unit & labels
Clean guide bar groove

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Thewarranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper­ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
maintain your unit. Improper mainte­nance may cause damage to the unit
andpossibleinjury to the operator orby­standers.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for
replacement of worn or damaged parts.
NOTE: It is normal for a small amountof
oil to appear under the saw after motor
stops.Donotconfuse this with a leaking
oil tank.

Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

Before

Finish the pruning operation by using

S

an overcut so that the s tump of the
limb protrudes 1 to 2 inches (3--5 cm)
from the trunk of the tree.

Second cut

3rd cut 1 to 2 in.
(3--5 cm) from
trunk of tree

Use

After

Use

Every

15 min.

n

n
n

n

n

n

n

n

n

n

Trigger Switch -- Ensure the trigger

S

switch functions properly by squeez­ing and holding the trigger switch.
Make sure motor starts and stops.
Oil Tank -- Discontinue use of chain

S

saw if oil tank shows signs of damage
or leaks.
Extension Cord -- Discontinue use if

S

chainsawextension cord showssigns
of damage or wear.

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
AND PARTS

Bar Clamp Nuts

S

Chain

S

Bar Adjusting Screw

S

11

First cut
1/3 of way

Service

Dates

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

WARNING:

Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Chain tension is very important. Chain
stretches during use. This is especially
trueduring the first few timesyou use your
saw. Always check chain tension each
time you use your saw.

D

Unplug unit from the power source.

D

Use a screwdriver to move chain
around guide bar to ensure kinks do not
exist. The chain should rotate freely .

D

Loosen bar clamp nuts until they are
finger tight against the bar clamp.

D

Turn the adjusting screw clockwise until
the chain solidly contacts bottom of
guide bar rail. Then, turn adjusting
screw an additional 1/4 turn.

Adjusting Screw -- 1/4 Turn

CHECK GUIDE BAR

Conditions which require guide bar main­tenance:

Saw cuts to one side or at an angle.

S

Saw has to be forced through the cut.

S

Inadequate supply of oil to the bar and

S

chain.
Checkthe condition of the guide bar each
time the chainis sharpened. A wornguide
bar will damage the chain and make cut­ting difficult.
After each use, with unit disconnected
frompowersource, clean all sawdust from
the guide bar and sprocket hole.
To maintain guide bar:

Disconnect the chain saw from the

S

power source.

Loosen and remove bar mounting nuts.

S

Remove bar and chain from saw.

Clean the oil holes and bar groove af-

S

ter each 5 hours of operation.

Remove Sawdust From

Guide Bar Groove

Sprocket Hole

Oil Holes

NOTE: To tighten the chain, turn the ad­justing screw clockwise; to loosen the
chain, turn the adjusting screw counter­clockwise.

Adjusting Screw

D

Check the tension by lifting the chain
fromtheguide bar.Removesomeofthe
stiffnes s in the chain by pulling down
andletting go of the chain severaltimes.

D

Continue turning the adjusting screw
until the tension is correct.

D

Tighten bar mounting nuts with a
wrench.

D

Recheck chain tension.

WARNING:

If the saw is operated
with a loose chain, the chain couldjump
offthe guide bar and result in serious in­jury.

CHECK CHAIN SHARPNESS

Asharp chain makes wood chips. A dull
chain makes a sawdust powder and
cuts slowly. See

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

the

CHAIN SHARPENING

section.

Add lubricant to sprocket hole after

S

each use.
Burring of guide bar rails is a normal

S

process of rail wear. Remove these
burrs with a flat file.
When rail top is uneven, usea flat file

S

to restore square edges and sides.

File Rail Edges

and Sides

Square

Correct GrooveWorn Groove

Replace the guide bar when the groove is
worn, the guide bar is bentor crack--ed, or
whenexcessheatingorburring of the rails
occurs. If replacement is necessary, use
onlytheguide barspecified for your sawin
the repair parts list or on the decal located
on the chain saw.

LUBRICATION

Bar Oil

Bar
Sprocket

Fill Cap

in

12

Check bar and chain oil before use

S

and every 15 minutes while operating
the saw. See

OIL

under the

Lubricate bar sprocket hole after each

S

GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN
OPERATION

section.

use.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS

After each use, inspect complete unit

S

forloose or damaged parts. Clean the
unitandlabelsusingadamp cloth with
a mild detergent.
Wipe off the unit and labels with a

S

clean dry cloth.

CHAIN SHARPENING

Chain sharpening requires special tools.
Y oucan purchase sharpening tools at an
authorized service dealer or go to a pro­fessional chain sharpener.

WARNING:

Avoid accidental start­ing. Always unplug saw from power
source befo re installing a bar and/or
chain.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING:

Wear protective
gloves when handling chain. The chain
is sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
Itisnormalfora newchainto stretch dur­ingthefirst 30 minutes of operation. You
should recheck your chain tension fre­quently and adjust the chain tension as
required. See

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

section.
Replace the old chain when it becomes
worn or damaged. Use only the Low
Kickback replacement chain specified
inthelist of available replacementparts.
Thechainmust complywithkickbackre­quirementsofANSIB175.1 when tested
with this saw. See y our authorized ser­vice dealer to replace and sharpen indi­vidual cutters on your chain.

TO REPLACE CHAIN:

D

Disconnect the chain saw from the
power source.

Turn the adjusting screw counter-

S

clockwisetomovethe adjusting pinal­most as far asit will go to the rear. Do
not remove the adjusting screw from
the unit.
Hold chain with cutters facing as

S

shown.

Tip of
Bar

CUTTERS MUST FACE IN

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Cutters

Drive Links

Place chain around the sprocket and

S

Depth Gauge

fit the drive links into the guide bar
groove and then around guide bar
nose.

Bar Nuts

Bar
Clamp

Removebar mounting nuts, barclamp

S

Adjusting Screw

plate, and old chain.

Hold the guide bar against the saw

S

frame and install the bar clamp.
Be sure adjusting pin is in the adjust­ingpinholeinthebar.

13

Inside view of
Bar Clamp

Adjusting pin hole

Adjusting
screw

Adjusting pin

Secure the guide bar and bar clamp

S

plate with the bar nuts; tighten finger

only

tight

.
CAUTION: If saw chain is installed back­wards, the saw will vibrate excessively
and will not cut wood.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENT

CHECK CHAIN TENSION

See

TENANCE

section.

in the

MAIN-

STORAGE

CUSTOMER SERVICEABLE PARTS

WARNING:

Use of any other ac­cessory or attachment might present a
risk of injury to the operator.

REPLACEMENT PART PART NO.

Hex Nuts 530015917
Oil Cap 530053072
Bar Adjusting Screw 530016265
Bar Adjusting Pin 530053068
File (5/32” dia.) T win Pak 952055085
Xtra GUARDrChain --14” 952051469
Xtra GUARDrChain --16” 952051470
Lo--KickrGuide Bar -- 14” 952044758
Lo--KickrGuide Bar -- 16” 952044759
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 qt 952030203
Bar & Chain Lubricant --1 gal 952030204

WARNING:

Perform the following

steps after each use:

Allow motor to cool before storing or

S

transporting.
Store chain saw and extension cordin

S

a well ventilated area
Store chain saw with all guards in

S

place and position chain s aw so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
Storechainsawunplugged, well out of

S

the reach of children.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Prepare your unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your chain saw is to be stored for a
period of time:

Clean it thoroughly before lengthy

S

storage.
Store in a clean dry area.

S

Lightly oil external metal surfaces and

S

guide bar.
Oil the chain and wrap it in heavy

S

paper or cloth.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING:

fore performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies
that require unit to be operating.

TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Chain does
not move
when trigger
switch is
engaged

Chain clat­ters or cuts
roughly.

.

Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source be-

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Guide bar rails pinched.

3. Trigger switch failure.

4. Circuit breaker tripped/
fuse failure.

1. Chain tension incorrect.

2. Cutters damaged.

3. Chain worn.

4. Cutters dull, improperly
sharpened, or depth
gauges too high.

5. Sprocket worn.

1. See “Check Chain Tension” in
Maintenance section.

2. Repair or replace.

3. Contact authorized service dealer.

4. Reset circuit breaker or replace

fuse.

1. See “Check Chain Tension” in

Maintenance Section.

2. Contact authorized service dealer.

3. Resharpen or replace chain.

4. See “Chain Sharpening” in

Service and Adjustments section.

5. Contact authorized service dealer.

Chain stops
during cut.

Oil inade­quate for bar
and chain
lubrication.

Chain cuts
at an angle.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good
judgement. If you need assistance, contact an authorized service dealer or call
1-800-554-6723.

1. Chain cutter tops not
filed flat.

2. Guide bar burred or
bent; rails uneven.

1. Oil tank empty.

2. Oil outlet c logged.

3. Guide bar oil hole
blocked.

1. Cutters damaged on

one side.

2. Chain dull on one side.

3. Guide bar bent or worn.

1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.

2. Repair or replace guide bar.

1. Fill oil tank.

2. Contact authorized service dealer.

3. Remove bar and clean.

1. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.

2. See “Chain Sharpening” in
Service and Adjustments section.

3. Replace guide bar.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., warrants to the original purchaser

that each new Poulan brand electric or
cordless product is free from defects in
material and workmanship and agrees to
repair or replace under this warranty any
defective Poulan brand electric product
within one (1) year from the original dateof
purchase.
If your Poulan brand electric or cordless
product should fail within the limited war­ranty period, return it, complete, prepaid,
with proof of purchase, to the dealer from
whom it was purchased for repair or re­placement at the option of ELECTRO-

LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

This warranty is not transferable and does
not cover damage or liability caused by
improper handling, improper mainte­nanceortheuseofaccessories and/or at­tachments not specifically recommended
by ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS,
INC., for this electric product. Additionally,
this warranty does not cover parts that will
wear and require replacement with rea­sonable use during the warranty period.
Thiswarranty does not cover pre--delivery

setup or normal adjustments explained in
the instruction manual.

THISWAR RANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLE­GAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVEOTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STA TE TO
STATE.NO CLAIMS FOR CONSEQUEN TIAL
OR OTHER DAMAGES WILL BE ALLOWED,
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARR ANTIES EXCEPT THOSE EX­PRESSL Y STIPULA TEDHEREIN .
SOME STAT ES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHE ABOVELIMI­TATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.

The policy of ELECTROLUX HOME
PRODUCTS, INC., is to continuously im­prove its products. Therefore, ELECTRO-
LUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC., reserves
the right to change, modify,or discontinue
models, designs, specifications, and ac­cessories of all products at any timewith­out notice or obligation to any purchaser.

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